Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman EmpireA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution

Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown areaA new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint

The government announced plans to improve road safety measuresA popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

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• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 5,000 pounds of food for local food banks
• ·A community organized a clean air day where residents were encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool instead of driving
• ·Tech company Samsung unveiled a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless earbuds with noise-canceling technology
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes